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Technical Biology - Bachelor's study program

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Course content, study program structure, and the application process – guidance and information on the Bachelor's study program in Technical Biology at the University of Stuttgart.

Is Technical Biology right for you? Come and find out!

Do you have a sense of what the Bachelor’s degree program in Technical Biology entails? With our expectations check, you can quickly and easily check whether your expectations of the study program are realistic.

Do the expectation check now and discover whether the course meets your expectations!

Expectation Check

Do you have a sense of what the Bachelor’s study program in Technische Biologie entails?

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The study of Technical Biology is a traditional biology program with some technical additions.

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As the name suggests, the Technical Biology program is a biology degree with the important difference that it has a strong focus on digital and technical aspects. This is also reflected in the three profile areas: Biomedical Systems, Digital Biology, and Bioengineering/Biofabrication. Therefore, skills in physics, chemistry, mathematics, and computer science are important.

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The Technical Biology program is basically a biotechnology degree similar to those offered at other universities.

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In biotechnology, the technical aspects are the focus, with the biological components being just one part of the system. In contrast, Technical Biology focuses on the biological system (bacterium, mammalian cell, plant), which is studied, mathematically modeled, and deliberately modified for applications in industry, medicine, or science.

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There is a strong practical orientation in everyday studies, although the focus of the Technical Biology program lies on theoretical foundations.

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Compared to a university of applied sciences, a university places greater emphasis on the theoretical foundations of a field of study, as a deep understanding of the connections is important for successful applications. In Technical Biology, a particularly large number of lectures are accompanied by practical (laboratory) sessions that make the learning content more understandable.

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Working with computers (e.g. programming and data Analysis), and handling sophisticated technical equipment (e.g. laser and electron microscopy) are important components of the study program.

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High-throughput experiments and technically sophisticated instruments are a central component of modern biological research. The degree program therefore teaches important skills in the fields of data science and bioinformatics, and introduces students to the use of complex equipment such as bioreactors, electron microscopes and bioanalytical instruments.

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This Bachelor's degree, qualifies you to work in research.

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Typically, a Master's degree is the minimum requirement for conducting largely independent research. At the University of Stuttgart, however, a seamless transition between the Master's degree course in “Technical Biology” and the B.Sc. course is guaranteed. A large number of elective courses enable students to develop their own study profile and gain experience researching highly topical issues.

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Basic math skills, such as rearranging formulas or applying the rule of three, are sufficient for studying Technical Biology.

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In recent years, biology has undergone a transformation from a qualitative to a quantitative science. Technical Biology picks up on this development and teaches skills for statistical data analysis, mathematical modeling and data-based simulation of biological systems, which are ideal preparation for the Digital Biology profile area.

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High school chemistry provides just as strong a foundation for studying Technical Biology as biology does.

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Chemistry and biochemistry play a major role in the natural sciences study program in Technical Biology. A sound knowledge of chemistry, biochemistry and biophysical chemistry is required to understand and analyze biological processes - from the cell to the tissue to the organism.

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The time spent studying Technical Biology at university is short and you have a lot of free time during your studies.

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Attending the lectures is not compulsory, but it is recommended in order to really understand the subject matter through the lecturers' explanations. In addition, some courses use modern teaching methods that rely on direct cooperation between students, and the experimental work in the practical laboratory sessions can of course only be done on site.

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After completing my Bachelor's degree, I am ready to start my career.

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You can start your career with a Bachelor's degree, but most employers in industry require a Master's degree for more responsible and exciting tasks. For certain career paths—particularly in research and development—a doctorate is often expected and is essential for pursuing an academic career.

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It's your choice

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The goal here wasn’t to answer everything correctly, but to gain a better understanding of the study program. You now need to determine whether your understanding of the study program is accurate or where you need more information.

My interests and skills

Are you interested in modern biological issues, are you curious and creative? Then you already have everything you need. If you also think analytically, enjoy practical work and think outside the box - for example at the interface between biology and other disciplines - this degree program is perfect for you.

Perhaps you have already considered questions like these:

Would you like to understand how cancer develops and what can be done to prevent it?
Would you like to know how an organism works as a whole?
Have you ever wondered how yeast turns sugar into alcohol - and why there is still no alcohol in yeast dough?
During the pandemic, have you wondered how rapid coronavirus tests work or how viruses can be sequenced?
Are you interested in how cells communicate with each other?
Are you interested in how molecular biological processes can be analyzed and tracked in real time?
Are you curious about how big data, artificial intelligence and data science are revolutionizing biological research?
Are you interested in acquiring knowledge from other specialist areas?

If questions like these interest you, then Technical Biology is the right choice for you.

Technical Biology - Bachelor's study program

Is Technical Biology right for you? Come and find out!

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